Town had the chance to leapfrog Leyton Orient and go top of League Two but they struggled to deal with Walsall’s direct style of football, particularly in the first-half. Danny Johnson gave Saddlers the lead shortly before half-time and despite dominating possession, the away side failed to muster much of a response. Here are our player ratings from the Midlands...
5. Ryan Haynes
Targeted by Walsall in the opening quarter but generally coped well with the pressure that was put on him. Unfortunate with Johnson's goal, his initial clearance was vital but the ball then landed perfectly for the Saddlers striker. Sacrificed in the second-half as Brady changed shape... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
Swamped by the intensity and directness of Walsall's play for an hour before things settled down and he was able to get his foot on the ball. There was a lack of incision from midfield into attack all night long though... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
He had a lot of touches and made plenty of passes but the vast majority of them were inside his own half. Had two decent attempts, both well blocked, and was Town's best midfielder on the night... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Ben Fox
Unable to back up Saturday's exploits on a frustrating night, though it wasn't for the want of trying. He picked up some decent positions but wasn't found by team-mates and the ball regularly seemed to elude him... 5 Photo: Pete Norton